FHI 360 has an exciting internship opportunity for someone interested in growing their skills within the international development sector. Under close supervision, interns perform entry level professional duties which will provide the opportunity for professional training in various functional areas throughout the organization. Internship assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to a global nonprofit development organization.

The Measurement and Data Intern will serve in the Strategy, Innovation, and Evidence Office (SIEO), which is one of two offices within the Office of the CEO. Our team leads strategy development and advances innovation, measurement, evidence, and organizational learning to achieve FHI 360’s strategic ambition.

Led by the Head of Strategy and Principal Economist, our team includes a Senior Advisor for Measurement and Data, a Communications Specialist, and a Strategy Manager.

Our team is supporting the implementation of FHI 360’s current 3-year organizational strategy FY23-25. This includes developing measurement tools and data, metrics, and processes for tracking company performance and impact against the strategy and deepening our understanding of thematic priority areas. The intern will support the work of Senior Advisor for Measurement and Data in leading these activities by contributing research and analysis. Work will cover themes related to global challenges identified in FHI 360’s organizational strategy FY23-25. These include global inequality, health threats, social cohesion, and crises. Support will also include developing blog posts and social media material for the R&E Search for Evidence blog and Twitter account.

This is a paid internship.

Anticipated Duration: Spring 2024: January – May 2024

Hours: 30 – 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour for interns with undergraduate degrees, $23.00-25.00/hour for master’s students and recent graduates

Location: Hybrid – in Washington, DC office at least 1x/week

Skills Gained and Learning Opportunities:

• Develop knowledge of building organization-wide measurement frameworks and products ;
• Gain insights into day-to-day operational activities for measurement and data processes;
• Build research, analytical, and writing skills, including publishing one or more posts on R&E Search for Evidence blog;
• Support initiatives related to FHI 360’s 3-year strategy;
• Become familiar with new research and evidence in multiple human development sectors through reading and webinars;
• Receive shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with the Senior Advisor for Measurement and Data and other staff in the SIEO;
• Gain practical experience working with an inter-disciplinary team within a large, global nonprofit organization.

Anticipated Project(s) and Assignment Details:

The intern may contribute to various team or project activities under the direction of their supervisor in the following ways:

• Assist in conducting research or project activities as assigned by supervisor;
• Assist in developing strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific measurement and data components;
• Conduct desk reviews, landscape analyses and/or secondary data analyses;
• Identify research and data relevant to thematic priority areas in 3-year strategy;
• Contribute to project-related presentations, blogs, reports and/or manuscripts;
• Assist in creating data visualizations and/or dashboards;
• Assist with project-related administrative tasks, as needed.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Recent graduate or undergraduate. Must be within one (1) year of graduation date, or currently enrolled in a degree program at a college or university in a related field of study: social science, business, or humanities with strong interest in measurement frameworks, writing, and data
• Strong writing and research skills;

• Demonstrated interest in subject area through studies, work experience, etc.;
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas;
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner;
• High attention to detail and ability to trouble-shoot problems;
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Remote office environment
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer
• Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail
• Telephone, printer, calculator, copier, PDAs and other hand-held devices.

Travel Requirements:

• 0%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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